2009 NAB AFL National Draft

[wycbloods]

Looking thru Carltons selections, no McGuire, no tall defenders = no chance Rutten

Was Ben Rutten in the draft?

I agree though Carlton will need some massive improvement from some defenders because they won't be kicking the same scores they have in the past i feel.

[Wedgie]

IIRC they only get one year deals Dutchy.

Im extremely happy with Richmonds selection of Martin and the rest of the boys we got. Definitely finishing above NM this year Dutchy

With the luke situation, Collingwood would not have been fooled by the delay as im sure they would have known Luke Balls number.

Thought it was definitely better this year, in prime time n back on the tv. Hopefully it stays like this every year.

I'll bet you any amount of money that NM finish above Richmond THIS year!

[CoverKing]

Im happy to lose a carton of beer, but im not overly confident on betting any more

[Dogwatcher]

Dutchy - pay a visit next door then?

No we didnt, but we did have dinner at the Chinese rest on the corner of Southbank/Crown overlooking the entrance, was some good entertainment watching the ins/outs*

I do wonder in the AFL knew they would be next door to it

Better watch out, with the AFL organising events next door to events like that, mum's will start steering their kids to soccer

Dutchy - did you see our mutual friend?

[Wedgie]

Im happy to lose a carton of beer, but im not overly confident on betting any more

Cool, PM me your address and I'll pick it up this weekend. Pale Ale thanks.

[wycbloods]

Im happy to lose a carton of beer, but im not overly confident on betting any more

Cool, PM me your address and I'll pick it up this weekend. Pale Ale thanks.

So is this bet on?

[Wedgie]

Im happy to lose a carton of beer, but im not overly confident on betting any more

Cool, PM me your address and I'll pick it up this weekend. Pale Ale thanks.

So is this bet on?

it's on and has already been decided, just go to afl.com.au and see who finished higher on the ladder THIS year

[Rik E Boy]

Two great pick ups with recycled played linking to Brisbane

Hooper to the Hawks
Maguire to the Lions

Looking forward to seeing Hooper and Franklin in the forward line with Rioli on the wing next season

Hawthorn fans might want to look forward to Hooper actually turning up at training first.

regards,

REB

[stan]

Two great pick ups with recycled played linking to Brisbane

Hooper to the Hawks
Maguire to the Lions

Looking forward to seeing Hooper and Franklin in the forward line with Rioli on the wing next season

Hawthorn fans might want to look forward to Hooper actually turning up at training first.

regards,

REB

with that sort of forward line it would look like Franklins main role will be to bring the ball to ground. Rioli is hard enough to manage on his own, but adding in a bloke like Hooper as well will make things a wee bit tricky for oposition defences.

We all know before Goose broke his leg he was a good solid player. But people are just wondering how has he come back?
Still with pick 91, worth a punt.

[CoverKing]

Im happy to lose a carton of beer, but im not overly confident on betting any more

Cool, PM me your address and I'll pick it up this weekend. Pale Ale thanks.

So is this bet on?

it's on and has already been decided, just go to afl.com.au and see who finished higher on the ladder THIS year

Haha no no this bet is not on! As i said im happy to lose a carton of beer (that being to Dutchy that bet is already on).

Im not prepared to lose 2 cartons because lets be honest, i dont like seeing other people enjoy beer when i could of had it myself!!!

[Dirko]

Looking thru Carltons selections, no McGuire, no tall defenders = no chance Rutten

LMFAO !! Maguire limped off in his final training run at Princes Park. Yeah his medical that Carlton did must have been good reading. Pity Brisbane didn't do one on him.

Rutten LOL ! The truck will be OK at the Crows next year.

And tall defenders;
Austin 193 cm
Bower 192 cm
Henderson 196 cm
Jamieson 193 cm
O'hAilpin 199 cm
Thornton 192 cm
Waite 194 cm

All those blokes are taller then Maguire!

I'm very happy with the Blues choices too.

[CoverKing]

Looking thru Carltons selections, no McGuire, no tall defenders = no chance Rutten

LMFAO !! Maguire limped off in his final training run at Princes Park. Yeah his medical that Carlton did must have been good reading. Pity Brisbane didn't do one on him.

Rutten LOL ! The truck will be OK at the Crows next year.

And tall defenders;
Austin 193 cm Not good enough!!!
Bower 192 cm Can take a third tall
Henderson 196 cm Better forward then defender maybe?
Jamieson 193 cm Rate him! Good prospect
O'hAilpin 199 cm FORWARD i would think next year
Thornton 192 cm NEVER HAD A MAN - plays like sam fisher, just not as good
Waite 194 cm When he gets back, would think he will play up forward aswell

All those blokes are taller then Maguire!

I'm very happy with the Blues choices too.

[Dutchy]

Looking thru Carltons selections, no McGuire, no tall defenders = no chance Rutten

And tall defenders;
Austin 193 cm
Bower 192 cm
Henderson 196 cm
Jamieson 193 cm
O'hAilpin 199 cm
Thornton 192 cm
Waite 194 cm

All those blokes are taller then Maguire!

I'm very happy with the Blues choices too.

case closed

[Dirko]

Nathan Grima = 193 cm

[Swooper16]

It gets a little tiring seeing the interviews with every coach leaving the draft saying how happy they are with their selections....wouldnt it be refreshing just once to see a club come away and go "you know what i think we may have picked a bunch of duds".

[Dutchy]

Nathan Grima = 193 cm

and wouldnt the Blues love him....

[Dirko]

Nathan Grima = 193 cm

and wouldnt the Blues love him....

Stick with Jamo thanks.

[gadj1976]

Looking thru Carltons selections, no McGuire, no tall defenders = no chance Rutten

LMFAO !! Maguire limped off in his final training run at Princes Park. Yeah his medical that Carlton did must have been good reading. Pity Brisbane didn't do one on him.

Rutten LOL ! The truck will be OK at the Crows next year.

And tall defenders;
Austin 193 cm Not good enough!!!
Bower 192 cm Can take a third tall
Henderson 196 cm Better forward then defender maybe?
Jamieson 193 cm Rate him! Good prospect
O'hAilpin 199 cm FORWARD i would think next year
Thornton 192 cm NEVER HAD A MAN - plays like sam fisher, just not as good
Waite 194 cm When he gets back, would think he will play up forward aswell

All those blokes are taller then Maguire!

I'm very happy with the Blues choices too.

Interesting comment re: Thornton. We've been screaming out for a bloke who was able to peel off their man and be third man up at contests. We've got one who fills the role well, but your comment suggests you have no understanding of what his role is, nor how our back six structure up.

Your comments re Austin and Bower may yet to come true. The jury is out on those two for mine.

I was surprised with the Maguire non-pick up, however we would've had to delist someone prior to the draft to pick him up. That indicated to me that he wasn't quite right. Hopefully we're right but best of luck to the guy. Someone like that with that sort of injury deserves a break and a second break.

[Big Phil]

Congrats to Ben nason picked up from Central and heading off to Richmond...

He's the blonde dread-lock lad that played in a league final for Centrals...

Have met the lad, he is a very nice young man, all the best Ben...

Came to Central after Tim Ginevar (then Port coach) told him he wasn't good enough to play league football, now on an AFL list !!

I agree with Timmy.

So do I....and disturbingly I agree with NFC

Only Richmond could stuff up recruiting him LMAO

That's a bit harsh when you would have hardly seen the kid play and he hasn't even had a chance to prove himself yet.

Will be happy to eat my words in due course, but I have every confidence he will make the grade at some stage, just needs to bulk up first !!

[McAlmanac]

And tall defenders;
Austin 193 cm
Bower 192 cm
Henderson 196 cm
Jamieson 193 cm
O'hAilpin 199 cm
Thornton 192 cm
Waite 194 cm

All those blokes are taller then Maguire!

A lot of decent Johnnie Walker Red Label there, but not much Black Label or above.